Community Corner highlights the work of Seattle Human Services’ community partners. Our goal is to gather stories and photos that illustrate their … [Read more...] about Victim Support Team celebrates 30 years of advocating for crime survivors
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Shelter Expansion Update: Bringing People Indoors and Keeping Residents Housed
Expanding shelter capacity is one of the most effective things we can do to bring people inside and address Seattle’s homelessness crisis. Mayor Katie … [Read more...] about Shelter Expansion Update: Bringing People Indoors and Keeping Residents Housed
HSD Employee Spotlight—Michelle Smith
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Mayor’s Office on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (MODVSA), which is part of HSD’s Safe and … [Read more...] about HSD Employee Spotlight—Michelle Smith
Community Corner—Mayor’s Council on African American Elders
For this month’s Community Corner, the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is celebrating the start of Healthy Aging Month by spotlighting the … [Read more...] about Community Corner—Mayor’s Council on African American Elders
HSD Employee Spotlight—Dwight Jackson
The Unified Care Team (UCT) is a multi-department collaboration involving the Human Services Department (HSD), Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), … [Read more...] about HSD Employee Spotlight—Dwight Jackson
Utility Bill Assistance to Expand in January 2027
Many people in our region are facing affordability challenges. At the same time, the cost of providing utility services, including electricity, water, … [Read more...] about Utility Bill Assistance to Expand in January 2027
Community Corner—North Seattle Food Connection
Community Corner highlights the work of Seattle Human Services’ community partners in their own words. Our goal is to gather stories and photos that … [Read more...] about Community Corner—North Seattle Food Connection
HSD Employee Spotlight—SYEP Interns
The Seattle Youth Employment Program’s 2026 summer internships are in full swing. There are 244 interns now working in paid positions with … [Read more...] about HSD Employee Spotlight—SYEP Interns
Community Corner—Community Connector at El Centro de la Raza
Community Corner highlights the work of Seattle Human Services’ community partners in their own words. Our goal is to gather stories and photos that … [Read more...] about Community Corner—Community Connector at El Centro de la Raza
HSD Employee Spotlight—Maria Langlais
Maria Langlais is a policy advisor with Aging and Disability Services, which sits within HSD as the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for … [Read more...] about HSD Employee Spotlight—Maria Langlais
Seattle Human Services launches the annual free Summer Meals Program
More than 80,000 meals and snacks served in 2025 The City of Seattle’s Summer Meals Program returns June 24, 2026, offering free, nutritious meals to … [Read more...] about Seattle Human Services launches the annual free Summer Meals Program
Mayor Wilson Announces Rental Assistance Funding to Help 1,000 Households Stay Housed Each Year
The City of Seattle is taking another step to help residents stay housed before they fall into homelessness. As part of Mayor Katie Wilson’s … [Read more...] about Mayor Wilson Announces Rental Assistance Funding to Help 1,000 Households Stay Housed Each Year